Untitled
1978
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1978
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a collage. It’s made of scraps—brown paper, black shapes, a few red and orange bits. Some pieces are shiny, like foil. The whole thing sits on a wooden frame. It’s not a picture of anything real. Just shapes and colors stuck together. The artist used real materials, not just paint. One piece looks like a wheel hub. Another has a tiny foil square. It’s all glued onto a board. Next, check out Louise Nevelson. She made lots of these kinds of works.